Klass.-Nr./Class. No.

51251 November 2007

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Cold-Rolled Dual-Phase Steels VW
Material Requirements 50060-1
Konzernnorm
Descriptors: steel, strip, sheet, flat product, body, cold-rolled, multiphase steel, dual-phase
steel, galvanized

1 Scope
This standard applies to cold-rolled flat products (strip and sheet) with and without metallic coatings
made of dual-phase steels in product thicknesses ≤ 3,0 mm.
Dual-phase steels have a ferritic primary structure in which a second hard, predominantly
martensitic phase is deposited as islands. In addition to martensite, the second phase can also
contain fractions of bainite and residual austenite.
The English translation is believed to be accurate.In case of discrepancies the German version shall govern.

While having a high tensile strength, dual-phase steels exhibit a low yield point ratio and a high
cold work hardening rate. Therefore, they are especially suited for forming by stretch forming.

2 Description
Description example for the material HC340X, zinc electroplated with a nominal coating thickness
of 5,0 µm on each side (50/50), surface type B, phosphated and oiled (PO) surface treatment:

VW 50060-1 – HC340X+ZE50/50-B-PO

Description example for the material HC340XD, hot-dip galvanized with a zinc coating of 100 g/m²
Numerical notation according to ISO practice (see VW 01000).

(100), with small spangles (M) and surface type B, oiled (O) surface treatment:

VW 50060-1 – HC340XD+Z100-M-B-O

3 Requirements

3.1 General requirements

Approval of first supply and changes according to Volkswagen standard VW 01155.
Avoidance of hazardous substances according to VW 91101.

3.2 Delivery
According to order information as strip or as split strip or sheet cut from strip; if not otherwise
QUELLE: NOLIS

agreed, oiled according to QP A001.

3.3 Surface

3.3.1 Surface type

With zinc electroplating and uncoated, A or B according to DIN EN 10268 and DIN EN 10152. With
hot-dip processing (hot-dip galvanization), B or C according to DIN EN 10292.

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3.3.2 Surface coating

Zinc electroplating and phosphate coating according to DIN EN 10152.
Hot-dip galvanization according to DIN EN 10292. Phosphate coating according to separate
agreement.

3.4 Edge appearance

Cut edges (edge-trimmed).

3.5 Dimensions
For uncoated and zinc electroplated material, dimensions according to DIN EN 10131; for hot-dip
processed (hot-dip galvanized) material, dimensions according to DIN EN 10143.

3.6 Chemical composition in weight percent

See Table 1 for uncoated and zinc electroplated material and Table 2 for hot-dip processed (hot-
dip galvanized) material.

Table 1 – Chemical composition, uncoated and zinc electroplated

Material C Si Mn P S Altotal Cr + Mo Nb + Ti V B
HC260X ≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,6 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 0,80 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
0,10
HC300X ≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,8 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
0,10
HC340X ≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,0 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
1,5
HC450X ≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,2 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
1,5
HC600X 1) ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,5 ≤ 0,080 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
1,5
HC660X ≤ 0,23 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,5 ≤ 0,080 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
2,0
1) Provisional characteristic values; standard production suitability shall be ensured prior to use.

Table 2 – Chemical composition, hot-dip processed (hot-dip galvanized)

Material C Si Mn P S Altotal Cr + Mo Nb + Ti V B
HC260XD ≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 1,6 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 0,80 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
0,10
HC300XD ≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,0 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
0,10
HC340XD ≤ 0,14 ≤ 0,50 ≤ 2,2 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
1,5
HC450XD ≤ 0,18 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,5 ≤ 0,050 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
1,5
HC600XD ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,5 ≤ 0,080 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
1,5
HC660XD ≤ 0,23 ≤ 0,80 ≤ 2,7 ≤ 0,080 ≤ 0,015 0,015 to ≤ 1,0 ≤ 0,15 ≤ 0,20 ≤ 0,005
1,5
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3.7 Mechanical properties

See Table 3 for uncoated and zinc electroplated material and Table 4 for hot-dip processed (hot-
dip galvanized) material.
Determination of the mechanical-technological properties perpendicular to the rolling direction
according to DIN EN 10002-1, specimen shape 2 (20 mm × 80 mm), relating to specimen cross
sections without coatings.
ISO 10275 applies to the determination of the tensile strain hardening exponent.

Table 3 – Mechanical properties, uncoated and zinc electroplated

Material 0,2% offset proof Tensile Elongation at Tensile strain Yield point
stress strength break hardening increase
RP0,2 Rm A80 mm exponent BH2
MPa MPa % n MPa
HC260X 260 to 340 450 to 550 ≥ 27 ≥ 0,17 ≥ 30
HC300X 300 to 380 500 to 600 ≥ 24 ≥ 0,15 ≥ 30
HC340X 340 to 420 590 to 700 ≥ 20 ≥ 0,14 ≥ 30
HC450X 450 to 560 780 to 900 ≥ 15 - ≥ 30
1)
HC600X 600 to 750 980 to 1 100 ≥ 10 - ≥ 30
HC660X 660 to 810 980 to 1 130 ≥ 10 - ≥ 30
1) Provisional characteristic values; standard production suitability shall be ensured prior to use.

Table 4 – Mechanical properties, hot-dip processed (hot-dip galvanized)

Material 0,2% offset proof Tensile Elongation at Tensile strain Yield point
stress strength break hardening increase
RP0,2 Rm A80 mm exponent BH2
MPa MPa % n MPa
HC260XD 260 to 340 450 to 550 ≥ 27 ≥ 0,17 ≥ 30
HC300XD 300 to 380 500 to 600 ≥ 24 ≥ 0,15 ≥ 30
HC340XD 340 to 420 590 to 700 ≥ 20 ≥ 0,14 ≥ 30
HC450XD 450 to 560 780 to 900 ≥ 14 - ≥ 30
HC600XD 600 to 750 980 to 1 100 ≥ 10 - ≥ 30
HC660XD 660 to 780 980 to 1 130 ≥ 10 - ≥ 30

4 Joining
The joining concept of assemblies with high-strength multiphase steels shall be agreed upon with
the appropriate experts at an early stage. The applicable standards, process specifications and test
specifications for joining sheet steel shall be taken into consideration.

4.1 Welding
As a general rule, welding of cold-rolled dual-phase steels by resistance spot welding, gas-shielded
arc welding, stud welding, and laser welding is possible without preheating.
Depending on the joining situation (sheet thicknesses, joining partners, component), these steels
tend to harden in the welding zone and in the heat-affected zone.
The available processing window for resistance spot welding is smaller compared to that for soft
deep-drawing grade steel, and higher electrode forces are recommended.
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If multiphase steels of different quality are welded together, additional weldability constraints may
exist.
The welding suitability shall be documented for the relevant sheet pairing by welding tests.

4.2 MIG and laser brazing

Cold-rolled dual-phase steels can be joined by MIG or laser brazing using copper-based materials.
Depending on the joining situation (sheet thicknesses, method, joining partners, component), these
steels tend to a greater or lesser extent to produce local alterations in the base material properties
in the brazed area.
Generally, an additional copper-silicon-based material (Cu 6560/CuSi3Mn1) according to
DIN EN 14640 (previously CuSi3 according to DIN 1733-1) is used.
Depending on the joining geometry, the wetting and gap filling is different. In addition, the bearing
cross-section of the brazed joint is typically reduced in the case of MIG and laser brazing, which
significantly influences the fracture behavior under quasistatic loads. Therefore, depending on the
fracture position, sheet thickness, and sheet grade, a distinction can be made between strength
brazing and joint brazing.
─ Strength brazing: Fracture occurs in the base material
─ Joint brazing: Fracture occurs in the joint or at the transition point between joint and base
material
Depending on the application, these different brazings shall be tested separately.

4.3 Bonding
Structurally bonded, hot-dip galvanized sheets can exhibit isolated zinc separations under load.
The associated decrease in the joint strength and energy absorption should be taken into account
in the design of the components.

5 Referenced standards1
QP A001 Prelube, Hot Melt, Blank Washing Oil, Drawing Oil, Slushing Oil (General);
Quality Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Supply Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operating
Fluids; Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
DIN EN 10002-1 Metallic Materials – Tensile Testing – Part 1: Method of Testing at Ambient
Temperature
DIN EN 10131 Cold Rolled Uncoated and Zinc or Zinc-Nickel Electrolytically Coated Low
Carbon and High Yield Strength Steel Flat Products for Cold Forming –
Tolerances on Dimensions and Shape
DIN EN 10143 Continuously Hot-Dip Coated Steel Sheet and Strip – Tolerances on
Dimensions and Shape
DIN EN 10152 Electrolytically Zinc Coated Cold Rolled Steel Flat Products – Technical
Delivery Conditions
DIN EN 10268 Cold Rolled Steel Flat Products with High Yield Strength for Cold Forming –
Technical Delivery Conditions
DIN EN 10292 Continuously Hot-Dip Coated Strip and Sheet of Steels with High Yield
Strength for Cold Forming – Technical Delivery Conditions
ISO 10275 Metallic Materials – Sheet and Strip – Determination of Tensile Strain
Hardening Exponent

1
In this Section, terminological inconsistencies may occur as the original titles are used.
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Appendix A (informative)

A.1 Comparison of steel descriptions

See Table A.1. For drawing entries, a description based on minimum tensile strength is not
permitted.

Table A.1

Description according to VW 50060-1 with Description with regard to minimum tensile

regard to the minimum yield point Rp0,2 strength Rm

HC260X HCT450X
HC300X HCT500X
HC340X HCT590X
HC450X HCT780X
HC600X HCT980X
HC660X HCT980X-HY (high yield point)
HC300XD HCT500XD
HC340XD HCT590XD
HC450XD HCT780XD
HC600XD HCT980XD
HC660XD HCT980XD-HY (high yield point)